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Posted: 3/24/2012 3:59:30 PM EDT
DAMNIT!
Thread title edited for relevence. AeroE |
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Happens to us all at some point.
Go get a #28 drill bit, a 1/4-20 tap, a 2" long 1/4-20 bolt (1) 1/4" fender washer and several (at least 10) 1/2" washers. Thread it upside down in the press until the case is flush with the top of the press frame. Drill the primer pocket out and thread the hole. Stack 1/2" washers, 1/4" washer and thread the bolt in. Keep turning until the stuck case pops out. |
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Don't feel bad, as in the above reply, if you reload long enough, this happens to everyone. Also the above procedure is solid for removal of the offending case. Yeah...I've had a few in my time. It definitely is something to deal with the longer you do it. I havent had one in a few years, but when it happens, it definitely crawls under your skin... The advice above regarding the 1/2" and 1/4" washers....excellent method, that's a new one for me and I'm off to Lowe's right now to give that one a whirl... |
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I buy cheap dies that the company stands behind...Lee...RCBS wouldn't replace some which I got a very bad stuck case. Hornady one shot ??  Yeah, one shot...redding type a carbide fl die. I've used one shot for 10-15 years, I've had maybe 3 stuck cases, all 223 or 308. Great link to stuck case removal as well,,thank you |
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Happens to us all at some point. Go get a #28 drill bit, a 1/4-20 tap, a 2" long 1/4-20 bolt (1) 1/4" fender washer and several (at least 10) 1/2" washers. Thread it upside down in the press until the case is flush with the top of the press frame. Drill the primer pocket out and thread the hole. Stack 1/2" washers, 1/4" washer and thread the bolt in. Keep turning until the stuck case pops out. A variation on the above - I used a small socket where the .223 case fits inside the "bolt" side, and a washer & bolt through the "drive" side. |
| Homemade lanolin case lube works better, and costs less. You can probably still get a 4oz bottle of lanolin for $8 shipped from Amazon. That a couple bottles of cheap 90%iso (or 99% all the better) will do several thousand cases, and you'll probably never stick one. |
| Differential thermal expansion is your friend. Got a butane torch and can of compressed air? Heat die body around the stuck case to about 212F, (spit sizzles). Spray directly on brass head full blast of air from can, (frost may form). In several seconds, the brass should fall out. |
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Differential thermal expansion is your friend. Got a butane torch and can of compressed air? Heat die body around the stuck case to about 212F, (spit sizzles). Spray directly on brass head full blast of air from can, (frost may form). In several seconds, the brass should fall out. you know this has me wondering if you couldnt freeze the case out with some of that canned duster crap. turn the can upside down so it shoots out that cloud of freezing gas. hell i used that method to remove a broke tap before....although slightly different processes. |
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I buy cheap dies that the company stands behind...Lee...RCBS wouldn't replace some which I got a very bad stuck case. Hornady one shot ?? While one shot may not be the best.... The only stuck care I have ever had with it was when I FORGOT to lube a batch. It still took until the third dry case to actually stick it, though. |
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Happens to us all at some point. Go get a #28 drill bit, a 1/4-20 tap, a 2" long 1/4-20 bolt (1) 1/4" fender washer and several (at least 10) 1/2" washers. Thread it upside down in the press until the case is flush with the top of the press frame. Drill the primer pocket out and thread the hole. Stack 1/2" washers, 1/4" washer and thread the bolt in. Keep turning until the stuck case pops out. My setup is similar only I use the proper size socket with a couple 1/4" washers on top. |
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Lee rifle dies have a built-in stuck case remover, it comes in pretty handy.
I use Hornady One-Shot, and you can't be too chentzy with that stuff. I've only got a few stuck cases a few years back, but none recently. I use One-Shot because I personally don't like tumbling loaded ammo. |
| I had a RCBS die that would get a stuck case every 5th case or so. Talk about frustration. I was using the DIY case lube and never had problems before. Cleared the case each time and finally sent it back to RCBS. They polished the internals and it works like a champ now. Sounds like a lube issue for you, but thought I would share my experience... |
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Lee rifle dies have a built-in stuck case remover, it comes in pretty handy. I use Hornady One-Shot, and you can't be too chentzy with that stuff. I've only got a few stuck cases a few years back, but none recently. I use One-Shot because I personally don't like tumbling loaded ammo. Why not tumble them before you prime? Anyways...There is alot of evidence that: A. Tumbling ammo does nothing to the powder...All ammo manufacturers do it. B. Hornady One shot is one of the least effective case lubes on the market.It may work 99.5% of the time but the other stuff is 99.999% I process brass, then final tumble, then load. |
I've only had to use it twice, but it sure is a handy little thing when one has an 'aw crap' moment.
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What case lube are you using? Imperial sizing wax and it won't happen again. I use one shot....how do you use imperial? I have heard good things but am curious as to how it cleans off. As for removing the case lube, I have never had to tumble loaded ammo....ever. I would if needed without fear, but I size, trim, shamfer, deburr and work primer pockets...then I tumble before priming. Leaves me with clean, residue free cases for priming, charging and seating.... |
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What case lube are you using? Imperial sizing wax and it won't happen again. I use one shot....how do you use imperial? I have heard good things but am curious as to how it cleans off. As for removing the case lube, I have never had to tumble loaded ammo....ever. I would if needed without fear, but I size, trim, shamfer, deburr and work primer pockets...then I tumble before priming. Leaves me with clean, residue free cases for priming, charging and seating.... This is what you do with imperial You put some in your hands and rub it on the cases |
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What case lube are you using? Imperial sizing wax and it won't happen again. I use one shot....how do you use imperial? I have heard good things but am curious as to how it cleans off. As for removing the case lube, I have never had to tumble loaded ammo....ever. I would if needed without fear, but I size, trim, shamfer, deburr and work primer pockets...then I tumble before priming. Leaves me with clean, residue free cases for priming, charging and seating.... This is what you do with imperial You put some in your hands and rub it on the cases 10-4 |
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